Heart to Heart with Deborah Smith

Surrendered Suffering - Attitude changes everything with Nicci Johnson // Episode 6

Nicci is a mother of 3 and has her own counselling business called ‘Hope 4 you Counseling.’ Her story of courage in choosing to see the big picture of life from God's perspective, is inspirational.  Starting as a young child of 12, she was diagnosed with a rare type for multiple pre-cancerous polyps in her bowl, which later in her 30s was diagnosed with bowel cancer.  He attitude and grace to see Gods goodness is a precious gift to others who are needing to see their trauma from Gods perspective. 

From the valley of despair with Mark and Tamara Haddon // Episode 5

In todays episode we chat to Tam and Mark, who are parents of 2 amazing kids & local church leaders. They share their story of living in defeat, depression and addiction before meeting Jesus. Their stories follow a revelation from God of their individual need for him. We chat about how finding hope in Jesus has bought peace and restoration to their hearts and lives. You will be so blessed by their stories, 
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Overcoming Loneliness With Reuben Vanderduys // Episode 4

This week I'm chatting to my friend Reuben Vanderduys.  He is a 4th year uni student who grew up in Papua New Guinea as a missionary kid. Reuben found life very challenging culturally and emotionally as a child and often battled loneliness. He knew he was loved but struggled to feel loved. He takes us on a journey of how God revealed to him a new understanding about how to walk out of loneliness and into peace and acceptance of himself and others. 

Broken Dreams - Beauty for Ashes with Heather Sales // Episode 3

In this episode I chat to Heather - a mother of 3 and a grandma. She shares about her earlier years of broken dreams, painful expectations and how God faithfulness has restored peace and brought healing. His has given her new hopes and dreams, by understanding her identity in Christ rather than in what she does or who she thinks she should be. Her story encourages us to let the Father's presence bring Beauty for Ashes.

Choosing Jesus in the Midst of Chronic Illness with Jem Harris // Episode 2

In todays podcast I interview Jem Harris, an inspirational mum of two. She inspires us to choose God every day and has shown a deeply tenacious spirit as she battles Crohn’s disease. Jem has much to share about her highs and lows and what has kept her heart soft and peaceful. Jem’s story will encourage those that have battled chronic illness. Jem has chosen to live out her life seeing it as a gift from God everyday.

Finding Freedom in Gods Grace with Season 1 Joel Smith // Episode 1

In todays podcast I interview Joel, my wonderful second born son. He has been inspirational in this journey of starting Heart to Heart podcast. In this episode we talk about the beginnings of Heart to Heart, our relationship and the time during Joels university years where he found Gods grace and faithfulness. It’s a joy to share stories of others and especially of my own children.